Rautaruukki Oyj Press release 7.11.2007 at 13.00 RAUTARUUKKI LAUNCHES ITS MULTI-STOREY CONSTRUCTION SOLUTIONS IN SWEDEN Rautaruukki is introducing its innovative solutions for multi-storey commercial and office buildings in the Swedish market. The new solutions package to increase the speed and efficiency of the construction of foundations, frame and envelope structures was first launched in Finland in May 2007. The solutions package includes many structural innovations which also improve building-site safety. “We are responding to the general challenges in the industry by employing innovations and a high degree of prefabrication. Fast and efficient design, manufacturing and construction process save our customers and partners time and resources. Our solutions also mean less financial and operative risks when the various parts of the building are designed and produced as a standard package with the same jointing technology,” says Saku Sipola, President, Ruukki Construction. Ruukki has been present in Sweden since 1990 and is known as versatile component and system supplier of building foundation pilings and frames made of steel, envelope structures, harbour structures, steel bridges, noise barriers and guard rails. The new innovations combine Ruukki's deep know-how of foundation, frame and envelope construction and enable tight project scheduling for the customer's benefit. The first project with the new pile foundation base, integrated steel frame and façades for a 27,200 m2 office complex for Technopolis in Helsinki is proceeding according to plan. The pile foundation base and most of the frame structures have already been installed, and installation of façades will begin in November, 2007. Ruukki's target is to carry out first foundation, frame and envelope projects in the Swedish market during 2008. Besides this, Ruukki also continues to supply versatile piling system, frame and envelope projects, depending on the customer. For references and product information, visit www.ruukki.com. Further information is available from: Saku Sipola, President, Ruukki Construction tel: +358 405 515 953 Rautaruukki Corporation Anne Pirilä SVP, Corporate Communications and Investor Relations Rautaruukki supplies metal-based components, systems and integrated systems to the construction and mechanical engineering industries. The company has a wide selection of metal products and services. Rautaruukki has operations in 24 countries and employs 14,500 people. Net sales in 2006 totalled EUR 3.7 billion. The company's share is quoted on the OMX Nordic Exchange Helsinki (Rautaruukki Oyj: RTRKS). The Corporation has used the marketing name Ruukki since 2004. www.ruukki.com DISTRIBUTION OMX Nordic Exchange Helsinki Main media www.ruukki.com